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Hart deals with sexual assault allegations
Santa Clarita Valley residents were shocked last spring when three Hart district teachers, a counselor and a volunteer coach faced accusations of alleged inappropriate relationships with students.
SCV Republicans open new headquarters
The Republican spirit was high at the grand opening of the Santa Clarita Republican headquarters in Valencia's industrial center on Friday.
Food bank use jumps by 41%
For the past year, Wendi Lancy has seen more and more people of the Santa Clarita Valley lose their homes and jobs because of a struggling economy.
1,500 pull trash from river
Equipped with a black trash bag and white gloves, Sharon Williams and daughter Jennifer trudged through the sand of the Santa Clara River early Saturday morning.
Carnival attracts 5,000 families
The organizers of Day for Kids had one thought when they created this year's carnival: If mothers and fathers each have their own days of recognition, why can't kids have a special day too?
New faces on the Castaic council
Castaic residents saw the faces of their newly elected local representatives Wednesday when the results of the Nov. 8 town council election were announced.
Students enter essay contest
Junior Achievement and Deloitte launched the fifth annual "Excellence through Ethics" essay contest on Tuesday, giving U.S. high school seniors the ability to apply their knowledge of ethical decision-making and share their views on the importance of ethics in business.
Raceway hosts benefit for fire victims
MB2 Raceway in Sylmar hosts a benefit starting at 10 a.m. today for the Oakridge Mobile Home Park residents affected by the Sayre Fire.
Care packages for the troops
SupportOurTroops.Org is collecting donations for more than 60 groups across America who send care packages to U.S. troops.
Vino 100 celebrates second anniversary
In recognition of Vino 100's second anniversary, owners Lil Lepore and Shari Frazier will host a celebration with gifts and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at 28112 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia.
'Dr. Rap' is in the house
Dr. Samuel Kojoglanian delicately snaked a catheter through his patient's arteries and up to his heart. Alex Ochoa's spirits lifted when the doctor later confirmed he had a strong heart.
Girls find safe haven at Boys & Girls Club
Two high school girls may be alive today because of fast-thinking administrators at the Sierra Vista Clubhouse, a junior high school-based branch location in Canyon Country for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley.
City hosts 'Kids Night Out'
The city of Santa Clarita invites kids ages 4 to 11 to enjoy a "Kids Night Out" from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Community Room of Santa Clarita Park, 27285 Seco Canyon Road in Saugus.
Just Passing Thru eminent domain?
As the city of Santa Clarita labors to make its Newhall revitalization plans a reality, the Just Passing Thru body piercing studio at Lyons Avenue and Mian Street may face imminent closure.
Thomas sentenced to six years in state prison
A Van Nuys superior court judge sentenced former Canyon Country volunteer football coach Kevin Lamont Thomas to six years in state prison for sexually assaulting seven high school girls including some from the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Honor band brings together top student musicians
As local prep sports wrap up their winter competitions and look toward spring, student musicians in the Hart district get together for their own version of all-star teams - the junior high and senior high school honor bands.
Canyon Country crime report: Six vehicles stolen
Canyon Country-East, Zone 8, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snap Shot 02/11/2013 – 02/17/2013.
Knight introduces legislation urging Congress to avert sequestration
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to urge the President and Congress to avert federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" on the Senate Floor.
Authorities release ID of 6-year-old who died Thursday
Coroner's investigators released the name Friday of a 6-year-old girl who died after being found not breathing in a Canyon Country home this week.
Musicians rock for Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter
Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to a free concert this Saturday benefiting the Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter.
Santa Clarita Community College District’s ‘AA’ Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
SANTA CLARITA - The Santa Clarita Community College District's 'AA' Bond Ratings have been reaffirmed by two independent financial ratings firms - Standard & Poor's and Fitch - in advance of the college's upcoming bond refunding, scheduled to take place later this month. In addition, the college's $20.4 million in outstanding certificates of participation (COPs) received an affirmed 'AA-' status.
Hart district WiSH Foundation fundraiser scheduled Sunday
Placerita Junior High School will host a "Run for Gold" benefit this Sunday to raise funds for the William S. Hart Union High School District WiSH Foundation.
Pay a toll to avoid traffic
Facing a $100 million funding gap and potentially decades of construction, county transportation officials are exploring the possibility of using per-mile tolls to fund two new carpool lanes on Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Waiting for answers
A Las Vegas man is waiting to hear from local investigators about the traffic collision that claimed the life of his daughter three weeks ago, he said Thursday.
